A method of fabricating and controlling a thick-film transducer array for steering and focusing ultrasonic waves within a substrate volume is provided. A ceramic film composition can be coated on a substrate volume in one or more layers. The ceramic film can be masked with a plastic sheet out of which an electrode pattern is cut. Conductive electrode material can be applied to the pattern to create a transducer array that can be polarized with an applied electric field. A method of controlling a thick-film transducer array comprises exciting one or more array elements to generate a wavefield in a substrate volume, the wavefield can be reflected by features within the substrate volume, one or more array elements can receive reflected wavefield signals, and images of the insonified substrate volume can be generated.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
B06B 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
G01N 29/06 - Visualisation of the interior, e.g. acoustic microscopy
H10N 30/045 - Treatments to modify a piezoelectric or electrostrictive property, e.g. polarisation characteristics, vibration characteristics or mode tuning by polarising
H10N 30/079 - Forming of piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts or bodies on an electrical element or another base by depositing piezoelectric or electrostrictive layers, e.g. aerosol or screen printing using intermediate layers, e.g. for growth control
A method of fabricating and controlling a thick-film transducer array for steering and focusing ultrasonic waves within a substrate volume is provided. A ceramic film composition can be coated on a substrate volume in one or more layers. The ceramic film can be masked with a plastic sheet out of which an electrode pattern is cut. Conductive electrode material can be applied to the pattern to create a transducer array that can be polarized with an applied electric field. A method of controlling a thick-film transducer array comprises exciting one or more array elements to generate a wavefield in a substrate volume, the wavefield can be reflected by features within the substrate volume, one or more array elements can receive reflected wavefield signals, and images of the insonified substrate volume can be generated.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
B06B 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
G01N 29/06 - Visualisation of the interior, e.g. acoustic microscopy
H10N 30/045 - Treatments to modify a piezoelectric or electrostrictive property, e.g. polarisation characteristics, vibration characteristics or mode tuning by polarising
H10N 30/079 - Forming of piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts or bodies on an electrical element or another base by depositing piezoelectric or electrostrictive layers, e.g. aerosol or screen printing using intermediate layers, e.g. for growth control
3.
Method, apparatus, and system for tracking arbitrary motion of an inspection probe in multiple dimensions
The present invention provides methods and systems for tracking motion in multiple dimensions, including multiple dimensions, including a transmitter probe fixture, a receiver array, and an electronic control unit.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others to determine conformity with certification standards; testing, analysis and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and abilities of others in the field of seismic, wind, blast and impact product certification and the field of harsh environment certification of electrical components for critical facilities to determine conformity with certification standards; testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others to determine conformity with certification standards in the field of seismic, wind, blast and impact product certification and the field of harsh environment certification of electrical components for critical facilities; [ consulting in the field of engineering, namely, inspection of components and products that comprise high value structures and facilities for quality control purposes; ] engineering analysis and condition assessment services [ ; monitoring services for components and products that comprise high value structures and facilities for quality control purposes; consulting in the field of engineering, namely, about structural inspection systems, inspection of components and materials remaining life analysis for quality control purposes ]
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Consulting in the field of repair and maintenance services for power plants, pipelines and structures in the power generation industries Consulting in the field of engineering, namely, design of repair and maintenance systems for power plants, pipelines and structures in the power generation industries; Technical consultation in the field of power plant engineering, namely, inspection, maintenance assessment, testing, analysis and evaluation of power plant equipment, pipelines, and structures in the power generation industries, to monitor and improve performance and efficiency of such equipment, pipelines, and structures
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Consulting in the field of repair and maintenance services for power plants, pipelines and structures in the power generation industries Consulting in the field of engineering, namely, design of repair and maintenance systems for power plants, pipelines and structures in the power generation industries; Technical consultation in the field of power plant engineering, namely, inspection, maintenance assessment, testing, analysis and evaluation of power plant equipment, pipelines, and structures in the power generation industries, to monitor and improve performance and efficiency of such equipment, pipelines, and structures
The present invention provides methods and systems for sensory elements for placement within a probe that includes at least one receiving coil disposed within a pulsed eddy current probe, and at least one sensing element disposed within a pulse eddy current probe. The at least on sensing element may be disposed on a printed circuit board.
G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others to determine conformity with certification standards; testing, analysis and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and abilities of others in the field of seismic, wind, blast and impact product certification and the field of harsh environment certification of electrical components for critical facilities to determine conformity with certification standards; testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others to determine conformity with certification standards in the field of seismic, wind, blast and impact product certification and the field of harsh environment certification of electrical components for critical facilities; consulting in the field of engineering, namely, inspection of components and products that comprise high value structures and facilities for quality control purposes; engineering analysis and condition assessment services; monitoring services for components and products that comprise high value structures and facilities for quality control purposes [ ; consulting in the field of engineering, namely, about structural inspection systems, inspection of components and materials remaining life analysis for quality control purposes ]
The present invention provides methods and systems for a dynamic pulsed eddy current probe that includes at least two magnetizing yokes having a first leg and a second leg, and a coil assembly comprising a coil, wherein the second leg of the at least two magnetizing yokes is positioned within the coil assembly.
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
G01R 33/12 - Measuring magnetic properties of articles or specimens of solids or fluids
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR USE IN ASSESSING AND ANALYZING PIPELINE DEFECTS, CRACKS AND PERFORMANCE; COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR USE IN THE POWER GENERATION INDUSTRY, namely, COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR USE IN PROACTIVELY MANAGING, ACCESSING, ANALYZING, AND MAKING USE OF DATA RELATED TO THE DESIGN, OPERATING HISTORY, INSPECTION HISTORY AND CONDITION OF PIPELINES
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer software for use in tracking the position and skew of ultrasound probes used on piping and equipment and non-destructive examination ultrasound probes in industrial and power generation plants on piping and equipment
12.
System for in-line inspection using a dynamic pulsed eddy current probe and method thereof
The present invention provides methods and systems for in-line inspection of a pipe using a dynamic pulsed eddy current probe system that includes of a remote computer, a dynamic pulsed eddy current probe, a data acquisition system, and a delivery apparatus used for nondestructive examination of pipelines.
G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
G01R 1/00 - Details of instruments or arrangements of the types covered by groups or
The present invention provides methods and systems for a dynamic pulsed eddy current probe that includes at least two magnetizing yokes having a first leg and a second leg, and a coil assembly comprising a coil, wherein the second leg of the at least two magnetizing yokes is positioned within the coil assembly.
G01N 27/72 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables
G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
14.
Passive injection of a chemical solution into a process stream
A system and method of injecting a chemical into a high pressure process stream without pumps or other active components. The system utilizes the differential pressure created by resistive losses of downstream components within a high pressure process stream. A bypass side stream is taken from an upstream pressure location and returned to the downstream side of the resistive inline process component. The chemical solution vessel is pressurized by the higher side of the pressure differential. The solution then passes through a flow controlling capillary tube exiting on the lower pressure differential side into the bypass stream. The high flow rate chemically diluted bypass stream then returns to the process stream at the lower differential process stream tie-in. The chemical solution is isolated from the process water pressuring the vessel by a movable separating device preventing mixing of the two fluids. The vessel can also be pressurized by gas.
F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
15.
Apparatus and method for non-destructive testing using ultrasonic phased array
The present invention is related generally to the field of non-destructive materials testing using ultrasonic devices, more particularly, ultrasonic devices in a phased array and includes a wedge for conducting pitch-catch ultrasonic phase array testing of materials wherein the wedge includes a liquid column and is manufactured with specific angles so as to control the angle at which the ultrasonic waves pass into the wedge and then are refracted when passing from the liquid in the liquid column into the material being analyzed, thus providing a wider range of analysis via sweeping the beams from the wedge than was possible with known wedges.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Consulting in the field of engineering, namely, repair or remediation services for power plants, pipelines and structures in the power generation industries Consulting in the field of engineering, namely, inspection, engineering analysis and condition assessment services, monitoring services, structures, systems, components and materials remaining life analysis
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Consulting in the field of engineering, namely, repair or remediation services for power plants, pipelines and structures in the power generation industries Consulting in the field of engineering, namely, inspection, engineering analysis and condition assessment services, monitoring services, structures, systems, components and materials remaining life analysis
